Job Interview Beauty
Knowing how to look for a job interview is hard. Period. You're already micro-analysing every other aspect of the day and on top of everything you think "SHIT WHAT DO I WEAR? HOW DO I DO MY MAKE UP?"
You don't want to go too full on. I know you want to impress and this seems like literally the biggest day of your life but hold your horses. A little goes a long way in this situation.
I've had a video interview today and found myself stressing over how I wanted my makeup to look so I thought I'd share my thoughts and process with you...
Base and foundation: with my base I wanted it to look natural... well as natural as my full coverage self would find remotely acceptable. I decided to go for a more natural dewy look by using a thick moisturised base (Soap and Glory: The Righteous Butter) and a cream highlighter on the high points of my face (Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid Light) under my foundation to create a glow from the very start of the makeup process. I used my current combination of Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation in the colour 45 Warm Almond mixed with Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation in the colour 095 porcelain (I know, two completely different shades, but the mix of coverage from the Max Factor and the light/ matte finish of the Maybelline create a really nice satin finish).
Bronzer/ blush/ highlight: here I wanted more blush than bronzer. I wanted to achieve a youthful colour in my cheeks to look, well sweet, despite my utter panicked manner I was actually channeling. I used my Rimmel Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder and NYX High Definition Blush in shade Coraline to create a peachy warm colour. I topped the look off with a Makeup Revolution highlighter being placed on top of the previous highlight with a damp beauty blender. And hey presto. You're a little glazed donut.
Eyeshadow: again I kept things simple. I wanted to achieve an effortless golden eye which just added an extra oomph to my face. My tried and trusted Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance was my go to palette here (this is one of my favourite palettes of all time FYI); I used the colours Burnt Orange and Raw Sienna as the transition shades, Cyprus Umber to deepen the crease very slightly and then Primavera as the overall lid. I feel this created a very soft, every day glam that would suit everyone and hopefully make you look pretty but professional for the big interview day.
Eyebrows and mascara: okay so before we go any further with these posts, I should let you guys know: I have no eyebrows. Okay so that's a lie. I do have eyebrow hair, but you can't see it. My white-haired inheritance has lead to my eyebrows being invisible and my eyelashes needing some extra mascara-loving. This means that I do the same brow and eyelash routine day in day out. No exceptions.
My brow and lash products have changed drastically over the years and change on a current basis, so atm I'm using a the NYX Tame & Fame Tinted Brow Pomade in Blonde which is a cheapy dupe for my HOLYGRAIL Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in taupe. The mascara I'm using is also a dupe for my favourite mascara ever, Benefit Roller Lash, but on this student budget my new dupe is Kiko Longeyes Plus Active mascara, which I now absolutely L.O.V.E.
Lips: for lips I kept it simple with only lining the outer side edges, as my lips loose colour near the corners of my mouth (weird). This makes them look that bit fuller without going the extra mile.
So, other than that, my outfit was quite minimal, a black polo neck with, I do admit, only some grey jogging bottoms because I mean, with a video interview the top half can be smart while the bottom half can be causal. As long as you don't move that is...
I hope this gave inspiration for a soft and easy make up look, perfect for any interviews or even just everyday when you wanna give the 'full coverage' look a day off or two.
You don't want to go too full on. I know you want to impress and this seems like literally the biggest day of your life but hold your horses. A little goes a long way in this situation.
I've had a video interview today and found myself stressing over how I wanted my makeup to look so I thought I'd share my thoughts and process with you...
Base and foundation: with my base I wanted it to look natural... well as natural as my full coverage self would find remotely acceptable. I decided to go for a more natural dewy look by using a thick moisturised base (Soap and Glory: The Righteous Butter) and a cream highlighter on the high points of my face (Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid Light) under my foundation to create a glow from the very start of the makeup process. I used my current combination of Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation in the colour 45 Warm Almond mixed with Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation in the colour 095 porcelain (I know, two completely different shades, but the mix of coverage from the Max Factor and the light/ matte finish of the Maybelline create a really nice satin finish).
Bronzer/ blush/ highlight: here I wanted more blush than bronzer. I wanted to achieve a youthful colour in my cheeks to look, well sweet, despite my utter panicked manner I was actually channeling. I used my Rimmel Natural Bronzer Waterproof Bronzing Powder and NYX High Definition Blush in shade Coraline to create a peachy warm colour. I topped the look off with a Makeup Revolution highlighter being placed on top of the previous highlight with a damp beauty blender. And hey presto. You're a little glazed donut.Eyeshadow: again I kept things simple. I wanted to achieve an effortless golden eye which just added an extra oomph to my face. My tried and trusted Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance was my go to palette here (this is one of my favourite palettes of all time FYI); I used the colours Burnt Orange and Raw Sienna as the transition shades, Cyprus Umber to deepen the crease very slightly and then Primavera as the overall lid. I feel this created a very soft, every day glam that would suit everyone and hopefully make you look pretty but professional for the big interview day.
Eyebrows and mascara: okay so before we go any further with these posts, I should let you guys know: I have no eyebrows. Okay so that's a lie. I do have eyebrow hair, but you can't see it. My white-haired inheritance has lead to my eyebrows being invisible and my eyelashes needing some extra mascara-loving. This means that I do the same brow and eyelash routine day in day out. No exceptions.
Lips: for lips I kept it simple with only lining the outer side edges, as my lips loose colour near the corners of my mouth (weird). This makes them look that bit fuller without going the extra mile.
So, other than that, my outfit was quite minimal, a black polo neck with, I do admit, only some grey jogging bottoms because I mean, with a video interview the top half can be smart while the bottom half can be causal. As long as you don't move that is...
I hope this gave inspiration for a soft and easy make up look, perfect for any interviews or even just everyday when you wanna give the 'full coverage' look a day off or two.
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